High School News: Week of October 12, 2026

📝 Securing AP Test Sites in October
Students interested in taking AP exams this May must secure a testing spot at an in-person high school that allows outside students to test. This needs to happen in October as schools order AP exams this month. Students should ensure they have filled out our AP Interest Survey and reviewed AP test site location options below. A local test site option is not guaranteed.

Please review our AP Resource Guide below or reach out to AP Coordinator, Kate Bayless with questions.
➜ AP Interest Survey
➜ AP Resource Guide
➜ AP Test Site Locations


✏️ IVC Partner Sections – Spring 2027
We will be offering two spring partner sections with Irvine Valley College. Please note that the IVC’s spring semester begins Tuesday, January 19th.

• HIST 2 – The History of World Civilization since 1500
  🌟 Student receives 10 credits of World History credits
• ECON C2002 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  🌟 Student receives 5 economic credits + 5 elective credits
  Note: Student must have completed and passed Algebra 1

Interested students should submit the IVC Interest Form linked below. GPA requirements will be verified with your EA. Be sure to note the different enrollment steps for returning IVC students vs new IVC students in the Enrollment Guide below.

Need help? Attend the weekly Dual Enrollment Zoom For Support!  Thursdays from 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm (see the Counseling Corner for more info!)
➜ IVC Interest Form
➜ IVC Enrollment Guide


💻 Having Trouble Logging In?

We have a new email address dedicated to helping students with login issues! If you’re having trouble accessing your school accounts or logging in to your learning platforms, reach out to studentlogin@sageoak.education for assistance. We’re here to help you get back on track!


2026-27 Yearbooks Available NOW
Capture all the memories, friendships, and special moments from this school year with your 2026–27 yearbook!

📘 Softcover: $42.68
📕 Hardcover: $49.96

Prices listed before tax. Custom pages are also available. Early Bird Special: Order by Saturday, October 31st, to save 10%!
➜ ORDER HERE!

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Knott’s Scary Farm! High school students will tour up to four mazes and see how creative, technical, wardrobe, and makeup teams work together to bring the event to life. Explore careers in art, media, entertainment, cosmetology, and technology while seeing firsthand what it takes to create one of Southern California’s most iconic Halloween events! 👻
➜ SIGN UP


First Aid & CPR Training

Get certified in First Aid & CPR, including infant CPR! This hands-on training is a great opportunity to learn valuable, potentially life-saving skills.  This event will take place at Citrus Trails Park, Loma Linda.  School-provided instructional funds or out-of-pocket payments may be used!

⚠️ Only 10 spots are available, so register NOW!
➜ SIGN UP


Calling All Minecraft Builders
Friday, October 16th | 10 am – 11:30 am 

Get ready for Sage Oak’s first-ever Minecraft Build-Off, hosted by the Esports Club on Friday, October 16th! Students will put their creativity and building skills to the test in this fun Minecraft competition.

The Build-Off will use Minecraft Bedrock Edition, allowing students to participate across a variety of platforms.
➜ SIGN UP


A Noise Within Theater: Come From Away
Tuesday, October 20th | 10:30 am – 1 pm 

The hit musical, Come From Away, tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in a small Newfoundland town on 9/11 when airspace was closed, and all planes were grounded. As fear and uncertainty give way to compassion and connection, a community opens its doors to the world, caring for the passengers until the planes can fly again. With a soaring score and deeply human storytelling, this production offers a rare opportunity to experience theater in a small, intimate setting. Come From Away is a moving and uplifting celebration of kindness, resilience, and the power of coming together in extraordinary times. 

This matinee performance is immediately followed by a Q&A with the cast. If you’ve ever had questions about performing on stage or a career in live theater, this is your chance to ask!

This event is open to 6th–12th grade PLA students. Children in 6th grade or younger may not attend. Accompanying adult is optional, and students may be dropped off and picked up at the conclusion of the field trip. All accompanying adults must purchase a ticket.

Purchase your Come From Away tickets before they’re sold out! 
➜ SIGN UP


Riverside City Hall Experience
Friday, October 23rd | 10 am – 12 pm 

Step inside Riverside City Hall for a unique behind-the-scenes experience! Students will visit the City Council Chambers, learn how city government works, explore key areas of City Hall, and may even have the opportunity to meet local city leaders.

Don’t miss this chance to experience local government in action!
➜ SIGN UP

Monday, November 2nd | 10:30 am – 12 pm 

HS Hangout: GLO Mini Golf
Friday, November 6th | 11 am – 2 pm 

Get ready for some glowing fun at GLO Mini Golf in Riverside! Join your fellow high school students for 27 holes of blacklight mini golf, colorful artwork, and plenty of laughs! Students can also enjoy escape rooms and arcade games while hanging out with friends.

This event is open to all 9th–12th grade VLA and PLA students, and parents and siblings are welcome!

Please note: Activities are paid out of pocket at the venue. Check the GLO Mini Golf website for pricing.
➜ SIGN UP


The Great Wall of Los Angeles: Mural Walk & VR Experience
Friday, November 13th | 11 am – 1 pm

Explore art and history in a whole new way! Join us for a walking tour of The Great Wall of Los Angeles, a historic mural created by artist Judy Baca and over 400 community youth to tell California’s story. After exploring the mural, students will step into a virtual reality experience to become street artists themselves!

This event is open to 9th–12th grade PLA students, and parents and siblings are welcome!
➜ SIGN UP

Parent Webinar: Building a Competitive (and Authentic) Student Profile
Wednesday, October 14th | 10 am – 11 am 

Join Ms. Natalia for a parent webinar focused on helping students build a strong, authentic college-ready profile! Learn how students can explore their interests, develop meaningful activities, and highlight their unique stories on UC and Common App applications. Discover how Sage Oak’s independent study model can be an advantage in the college admissions process, and walk away with actionable steps to help your student get started!
🎥 Join Ms. Natalia’s Zoom


Focus & Finish Friday
Fridays | 9 am – 10 am 

Ms. Akins is offering Focus & Finish, a weekly drop-in hour designed to help students plan their week, prioritize assignments, get organized, and stay on top of their schoolwork.

No appointment needed—students can simply drop in when they could use some extra support!
🎥 Join Mrs. Akins’ Zoom


Recorded Parent Webinar: Executive Functioning

Missed our Parent Webinar on Executive Functioning? You can still watch the recording – see below! Discover practical strategies and tools to help your student stay organized, manage their workload, and build independence in an online learning environment. These helpful tips can be put into practice at home right away!

➜ Watch the Recording
 

Join the Counselors for “Life Hacks”!
Fridays | 12 pm – 1 pm 

Do you want to connect with your peers, chat through the highs and lows of high school, and learn real-world hacks to manage stress, time, and everything in between? Join Life Hacks with Ms. Coral every Friday!
🎥 Join Ms. Coral’s Zoom


Weekly Dual Enrollment
Thursdays | 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm 

Have questions about Dual Enrollment? Join our counselors every Thursday for help with paperwork, college courses, and transfer credit, ASSIST.org, earning an AA degree, Cal-GETC, and anything else related to navigating dual enrollment! 

🎥 Join the Zoom

Who Is My Counselor?
Find your counselor based on the student’s last name.

👉🏼 Counseling Resources 👈🏼

A–Gh | Coral Prendergast
✉️ cprendergast@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (909) 553-4728
 

Gi–Oq | Natalia Read
✉️ nread@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (951) 553-0141
 

Or–Z | Mackenzie Akins
✉️ makins@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (951) 203-4571

College Application Season is HERE!

Seniors, if you’re completing the Common App, here are two important reminders to help ensure everything is entered correctly!

• “Counselor” & “Teacher”: Be sure to list your school counselor as your Counselor and your Education Advisor (EA) as your Teacher.
• School Information: Review Slide 10 of the Common Application Resource linked below for guidance on entering Sage Oak’s school information accurately.

Taking a few minutes to double-check these details now can help prevent issues with your application later!

Graduation planning is officially underway! Seniors and families, join us for our first Graduation Webinar as we share important details about the big day! We’ll cover the graduation venue, ceremony expectations, cap-and-gown information, important to-dos, and more. We’ll also leave time for questions to make sure you’re prepared for this exciting milestone. We hope to see you there!


Disney Grad Nite – ALMOST SOLD OUT! 
Thursday, May 20th | 10 am – 2 am

Get ready for the ultimate senior send-off at the Happiest Place on Earth! Join us for Disney Grad Nite—an unforgettable day and night of rides, entertainment, and celebrating with your fellow seniors!

🎟️ Your ticket includes a Park Hopper ticket for the day, followed by exclusive after-hours Grad Nite festivities just for graduating seniors.

Tickets are on sale NOW, and there are only 15 tickets left!
➜ Grad Night Sign Up
 

Graduation Central

Keep checking back for updates on the Graduation Central! Graduation Central is your go-to spot for important senior and graduation information. Check back throughout the year for new dates, details, and resources as we get closer to graduation!
➜ GRADUATION CENTRAL

In this week’s Sage Studio podcast episode, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes Sage Oak technology training facilitator Jenn Ortiz to define digital citizenship as responsible, safe, and respectful technology use and to discuss how skills progress by grade level—from protecting passwords and practicing kindness online in elementary, to evaluating digital footprints, spotting misinformation, and maintaining safety in middle school, to ethical AI use and copyright awareness in high school.

➜ 27-28 Academic Calendar
➜ 28-29 Academic Calendar
➜ 29-30 Academic Calendar

Sincerely,

Traci King
High School Principal